To celebrate the release yesterday of Murder, Local Style, book three in my Orchid  Isle mystery series, I present today a delicious cocktail (one of the recipes in the new book) with which

LESLIE BUDEWITZ:  You all know I love recreating dishes at home that I’ve enjoyed out and about. On my way back from Left Coast Crime in San Francisco, I had a layover in the

 Happy book birthday to Leslie Karst, whose newest Orchid Isle mystery, MURDER, LOCAL STYLE, releases today--hurrah!   About Murder, Local Style:  Retired caterer Valerie Corbin investigates a suspicious poisoning in this Orchid Isle cozy culinary mystery,

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 I wanted to make something special for Easter breakfast but with all the other cooking and preparing, I also wanted something simple.  This easy coconut banana bread fit the bill. I thought the

Many Canadian families have a ham for Easter dinner.  We will be in my house this year.  A big ham usually means a meaty bone to make bean soup with after, as well as plenty of

LUCY BURDETTE: John and I recently traveled to New Zealand--I can assure you that very little work was accomplished as I was focused on the scenery in this amazing country. Of course, you

 Darci Hannah: Easter is right around the corner, and with that special day in mind, I thought I’d share one of my favorite recipes that I make for my family every Easter for